Human Figurine

B15642

Location: On Display in the Middle East Galleries

From: Iraq | Diqdiqqeh

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B15642
Current Location Middle East Galleries - On Display
Provenience Iraq | Diqdiqqeh
Archaeology Area Diqdiqqeh
Section Near Eastern
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Bearded Man
Description

CBS Register: terracotta, molded relief. bearded figure in profile steps right. turban crooked stick. shawl short to kness, offering table

UE VII: male worshipper wearing turban and cloak advances right; over his shoulder he carries a crook (or boomerang); in front of him is a tripod table on which (according to Legrain) are square pieces of bread, cheese, or fruit cake, and a lamp or incense-burner

Height 11.1 cm
Width 6 cm
Depth 2.1 cm
Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1924
Other Number U.1745 - Field No SF | 78 - Other Number

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